In an effort to increase security and protect the United States from any aviation-related terrorist attacks, the Transportation Security Administration announced a proposal to investigate airplane repair shops across the country and abroad.
The heightened inspections will examine each shop’s protocol and safety measures, and work to protect planes and their repair shops from potential terrorist sabotage. According to USA Today, officials have been “warned for years” about the possibility of such terrorism occurring, and would like to begin the assessments as soon as the end of the year.
One of the gravest dangers could be simply the location of the shop. If it is on or adjacent to an airport, it makes interference more accessible.
The TSA says that if it finds an establishment that seems insecure, it will be reported to the FAA and suspended.
© Cheapflights Ltd Andrea Mooney
